Which of the following techniques is likely to be used in constructing a phylogenetic tree?
A) Examination of DNA-DNA hybridisation data
B) Comparison of ectoparasites
C) Comparison of chromosome structure and banding patterns
D) Comparative morphology
E) All of the answers are correct

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All the listed techniques can be used in constructing phylogenetic trees as they provide insights into the evolutionary relationships among different species. DNA-DNA hybridization data, chromosome structure and banding patterns, and comparative morphology offer direct genetic and structural comparisons, while the study of ectoparasites can provide indirect evidence of host species' evolutionary history.

Which of the Following Techniques Is Likely to Be Used